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Last update on September 08, 2026

Reviewed in September 2026
Shannon and William were easy to work with and offered a fair price for the job to take down a couple of trees on my property and trim back some limbs that were growing over my roof. While discussing the quote, they even pointed out an additional tree that looked concerning to them that I...
Goliath Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in December 2024
Mr. Walden responded quickly to my request for an inspection and quote. He explained all that his team could do to repair the rotted wood on the exterior of my house and gave me a fair quote. Mr. Walden and his crew were professional and personable. The entire job was completed within a week and...
Walden Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Very nice professional, dependable and cleans up shrubbery and tree removal well. I would recommend this tree service and will definitely use them again in the future.
Howard Tree Service and Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2023
ACE Tree Service is the absolute best. I will use them again and recommend them to anyone. First Zach came to give me the quote the same day I called. He was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. He gave me a very fair price so I signed up to have them do the work. A few days or so later, Tim...
ACE Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2023
I left a message on their web page and I was contacted the very next day. Juston gave me a quote and I accepted it. He sent his crew the next day and removed very large and overgrown bushes from the roots. Then hauled the debris away. Precision Tree Service is professional and courteous service...
Precision Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
I highly recommend this company. They were on time for all appointments, worked quickly and cleaned up the area after the tree was removed. The owner was very knowledgeable about cutting trees, took time to explain the steps and was willing to answer all questions. I felt very confident that he...
Climbing Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
Professional, easy to work with. My wife spoke with the Arborist, Jim, and was comfortable and impressed. Jim explained in detail what he saw with the trees and provided solutions and recommendations. Took test samples for the pecan, waiting for the results. Will definintely be workign with...
American Tree Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2014
Josh had come the week before to give a bid, and he was on time for our appointment and professional. He is a certified arborist, which gave me confidence that what he was recommending took the trees' health into mind and that the cuts they eventually made would not introduce disease into the...
ACE Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2013
Kenny, the owner, answered the call and came out same day to give estimate. He also discovered that we had beetles killing the oaks and made recommendations for an arborist to follow up after they finished. We worked out a fair deal and he was ready to start the next day. His team was a little...
K & M's Professional Tree Service
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Choppers Tree Service

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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Treeservice professional with excellent advice and competitive price. I wanted stuff doe that was not possible go be done and Eddie took the time yo explain why and how to wirk around it, very satisfied."

55 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Goliath Outdoor Services

5.0(

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"William did a great job with a tree that had fallen in our yard!! He came out the next day and quickly took care of it. Highly recommend him and Goliath Outdoor Services."

+18

Response time30 mins

Response rate96%

Recommended by40%of homeowners

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Climbing Tree Service, LLC

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome job. Thanks Angi for your service. In the future I would like to hire men to cut some more trees."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate95%

87 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC

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Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Cornerstone Tree Service. Kerry was very professional. My first phone call to the tree removal 3 days. Everyone involved in the tree removal to the cleanup did an awesome job."

Response time2 days

34 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nelson Tree Service did an awesome job I will use them again. Thank you!"

Response time12 hrs

Response rate88%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend J&L tree removal services to anyone They done a great job We really appreciate them Thanks"

Response time3 days

103 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Citrine Landscape & Construction, LLC

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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Came on time to rid yard of leaves. Did a great job! Will have them back."

+25

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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OX Tree Services, LLC

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Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the quickness and professionalism of the guys at Ox Tree. They were courteous, punctual and I would recommend them to anyone."

Response time1 day

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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First Responders Tree Worx LLC

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The First Responders Tree Worx Team did an outstanding job! They were on time for pre job meetings, follow up was good and overall performance was excellent! They also put the scope of work in writing along with the agreed pricing. We will use their service again!"

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

20 neighbors recently requested a quote

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Surecut Landscaping did an awesome job cutting and trimming my yard. They were on time, fast, provided recommendations and courteous. Highly recommend!"

Response time2 days

Recommended by57%of homeowners

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth.

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size.

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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